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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 61% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay; Méthode champenoise

Winemaker Notes

For the sparkling wine enthusiast with a penchant for refinement, this dazzling Brut Rosé is lively and refreshing from the first sip. Stone fruit and white rose aromatics are joined by dancing bubbles across the palate and complemented by a smooth, balanced texture perfected by 24 months en tirage. Bright and fresh, this wine delights with its vibrant nature and graceful finish.

Production

After a dry winter we received a bit of welcome rainfall in early March followed by a mild warm-up that helped to push the first buds. By mid-April, all three estate vineyards had reached 100% budbreak, with healthy balanced vines throughout the valley. Summer was dry and mild, with a few hot days to help promote even ripening. We harvested Chardonnay for our sparkling wines beginning in mid-August, with our first Pinot Noir at the start of September. After a late-August heatwave, harvest began in earnest until a natural cool-down slowed the pace, and our last pick was on October 6th. Another stellar vintage in Anderson Valley, the quality of the fruit was exceptional, producing incredibly concentrated, flavorful and aromatic wines.